This week some incredible news reached me – I was lucky enough to become a part of
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NaNoWriMo – Part I (Preparation)
Continue ReadingToday’s the last day of October, which means tomorrow starts National Novel Writing Month – better known as NaNoWriMo. Yes, it’s *THAT* time of the year again. I know that among the many readers of us there are also aspiring writers and as such taking…
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review: the oddling prince by nancy springer
Continue ReadingWhat is a friend? Troth without end. A light in the eyes, a touch of the hand – I would follow you even to Death’s dark strand. A medieval Celtic kingdom – which is normally isolated and has to fear only occasional revolts by one…
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review: big water by andrea curtis
Continue ReadingThinking about facing one’s fate head on is perfectly fine when it’s theoretical, distant, a glimmer of an idea, not even the idea itself. A heavily laden ship with flimsy lifeboats and panicked passengers in heavy waters – the perfect foundation for a heart wrenching…